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How Do We Build the Human Capital for a True Learning Healthcare System?
Meghan McMahon1, Stephen Bornstein2, Shanthi Johnson3
1Associate Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research; Assistant Professor (status), Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Healthcarepapers
|June 27, 2022
Summary
Canadian PhD scientists are crucial for health system transformation. Strategies include updating skills, expanding research careers, and supporting learning health systems for greater real-world impact.
Area of Science:
- Health Services and Policy Research
- Health Systems Science
- Scientist Training and Development
Background:
- Healthcare systems rely on skilled human capital for effective functioning.
- The Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR IHSPR) prioritizes capacity building for research and evidence-informed health system transformation.
- There is a need to strategically position PhD-trained scientists within health systems to drive transformation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To articulate strategies for positioning PhD-trained scientists at the forefront of health system transformation.
- To propose updates to competency frameworks for scientists.
- To explore expanded embedded research career pathways and support for learning health systems.
Main Methods:
- This commentary synthesizes current strategic directions and proposes actionable strategies.
- It involves reviewing the role of human capital in healthcare.
- It considers the evolution of learning health systems and career pathways for scientists.
Main Results:
- Key strategies include refreshing the competency framework for PhD scientists to ensure they possess the necessary skills for maximum impact.
- Expanding embedded research career pathways is identified as crucial for integrating scientists into health systems.
- New approaches are needed to support the development and function of learning health systems.
Conclusions:
- Modernizing the recognition of real-world research impact is essential.
- Strategic positioning and support for PhD-trained scientists are vital for driving evidence-informed health system transformation.
- Enhanced collaboration between scientists and healthcare systems will foster innovation and improve outcomes.
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